Cryptocurrency v. Authoritarianism in Venezuela

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Podcast Episode by Moises Rendon

Published December 6, 2018

Cryptocurrency use is increasing amongst everyday Venezuelans. The Maduro regime has been tightening controls on the economy and continues to reject humanitarian aid. However, independent cryptocurrencies (as opposed to regime-controlled petro) are enabling censorship-resistant peer-to-peer digital cash transactions. Alejandro Machado, Founder of Open Money Initiative, joins CSIS’ Moises Rendon.
Moises Rendon

Moises Rendon

Former Senior Associate (Non-resident), Americas Program

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